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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 558.06 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 558.06 and 280.34 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 558.06 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/558.06 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 558.06 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 156,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,446.54/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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